HOME PROFILE: Cape holds more than meets the eye

By Barbara ForsterGateHouse Media

Friday

Nov 30, 2018 at 6:02 AM

The old saying that “looks are deceiving” fits this traditional (looking) Cape perfectly. Sited on a large corner lot with a captivating front “patio” surrounded by a low stone wall, this home has a secret: it lives larger (way larger) than it looks! How it looks inside is very, very nice, too.

ADDRESS: 6 Winter St., Georgetown

BEDROOMS: 3

BATHROOMS: 2 full

LIVING SPACE: 2,008 sq. ft.

PRICE: $439,000

The old saying that “looks are deceiving” fits this traditional (looking) Cape perfectly. Sited on a large corner lot with a captivating front “patio” surrounded by a low stone wall, this home has a secret: it lives larger (way larger) than it looks!

Oh, how it looks inside is very, very nice, too.

Let’s go in

Individually, the various aspects of the living room command attention. As a whole, however, this room is fabulous. Let’s start with size — as in very large. Then add a large bow window with an extra wide ledge on one side of the room and a fireplace with a brick surround directly opposite and bring on the smiles. Toss in an adjacent built-in media center/bookcase, which is a very attractive multi-functional piece, double crown molding, detailed bump boards and beautiful hardwood flooring and the “Wows” come out.

An extraordinarily wide archway leads to an equally large front-to-back dining room that seats eight, 10 or more easily. Gatherings in this room will be the stuff of memories. With windows at the front, back and side, views of the attractive yard are always on the menu. Keep in mind that outdoor areas are as pretty as the interior. A colorful perennial garden includes marigolds and rose bushes and the side yard of this corner lot is large.

Wide and bright, the galley kitchen has so many bells and whistles from granite countertops to a glass tile backsplash accented with under-cabinet lighting. A five burner-gas stove plus an abundance of cabinetry — storage is a non-issue — and “miles” of prep space allow several chefs to work simultaneously.

The first floor has a number of conveniences today’s lifestyles demand including a mudroom and laundry room with full size machines.

Another plus is that sliders lead to a three-season porch large enough for a ping-pong table and the room needed to play the game. Ideal for indoor/outdoor living, this space also has access to the back porch. Yep, this home has one of those, too.

More to love

One level living is a traditional Cape feature, but this home does it with a few twists — and they are all pleasant ones. For example, hardwood flooring is in the two nicely sized bedrooms on the first floor. Each has a single closet.

Classic high bead board wainscoting is a charming accent in the nearby shared full bathroom but the “I gotcha” is a sweet curved archway that leads to the alcove and the tub/shower combination.

And then upstairs ...

Beautiful tongue-and-groove paneling — yes, it’s real wood and in superb condition — is in the large rooms on the second floor. One very sizable room has several sets of built-ins, too. Two four-drawer sets, for example, flank the entrance of one plus another set that also has open shelving. Oh, this room has a large walk-in closet.

Then a six-drawer set (with more open shelving) is on the other side of the room. There’s more. The window seat, which is quite charming, has more storage.

Built-in storage tends to be a scene stealer in the other room, too. This one has a set of 12 drawers — staggered to follow the dormer. The bottom drawers, for example, are six feet long. In addition to open shelving, this room has knee wall storage that is six-to-seven feet deep.

Inasmuch as a bathroom with a corner step-in shower is already here, the potential uses for this level are many. Creating a teen, guest or master suite is one option; a media/family room is another. An office or craft room are other possibilities.

Not done yet

A massive workshop complete with excellent lighting is only one feature in the full walk-around basement. Storage setup, a double sink and great ceiling height are others.

This level also has access to an extra-deep one-car garage. And speaking of cars and garages, this home has an especially handy feature for visitors: an over-sized and extra-wide driveway where two cars fit side-by-side.

Additional storage “under” the house has a concrete floor and is convenient for garden toys/and or equipment. And, on a very practical note or for the budget-minded, the current owner is about to install a brand new septic system.

Contact Gina Thibeault of Keller Williams Realty at 617-592-4173 or 978-887-3995 or by email: ginathibeault@kw.com